Asalamu Alaikum Ali, Thank you for contacting About Islam with your question. Let me first clarify that the hadith you referred to in your question is actually a saying attributed to Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him). Sa`id ibn Jubair is reported to have said: Ibn Abbas said to me: “Did you …

Salam (Peace) Dear Maryann, Thank you for contacting About Islam with your question. Let’s first agree that Islam has a firm stance on slavery. In Islam, human beings are: born fully free, fully accountable for their actions, and have the right to move freely. Men and women have the right to practice whatever they choose; no …

Salam (Peace) Simon, Thank you very much for your contacting About Islam with your important question. Islam teaches that the Quran is the book of guidance from God, revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him-PBUH) and Muslims should arrange all aspects of their lives according to it. Also, Muslims believe that the best interpreter …